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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

make it sew modern

My friend Vanessa wrote this great book all about adding texture to your world. It's definitely her niche and she does it well. I've tried a few projects from the book with much success. The book is full of all kinds of smaller projects (and a few quilts, too) that are sure to inspire.

The first project that I tried sewing was this great adorable dress. (The image is from the book.) I fell in love with as soon as I saw the photo. You can see the dress I sewed for my daughter here. As I said before, the ruffles were a bit of a pain, but were well worth it in the end. The instructions for the dress have you measure your child, so the dress is sure to fit your little girl to a T. A custom fit garment is a fabulous thing! My daughter has worn her dress and loves it. And she looks pretty darn cute in it if I do say so myself.

The second project I tried from the book was the decorative balls. (The image above is from the book.) I did this craft with my kids. My 11 year old and I ended up doing most of the gluing. He thought it was great that I actually let him use the hot glue gun. It was a nice afternoon activity, except for burning our finger tips! (I've gotta look into a low temp glue gun.) But again, the results were worth it.

My son did so well with his...he picked the green color and did it pretty much on his own. I think he did better than I did. :) We've only made 3 so far, but have plans to make at least a few more...or enough to fill up the tray. It's going to add some fun color (and texture!) to my coffee table. Hurray!

Now, for the fun part! I have a signed copy of the book to give away to one of my readers, compliments of Vanessa herself. If you would like to enter your name into the drawing, please leave me a comment in this post. In your comment I'd like you to include what your favorite summer time beverage is...just for fun. Only one comment per person and also, please make sure that there is a way to contact you in the event that you win.

I'd have to say lemonade with fresh strawberries or raspberries - just delicious! Her book looks terrific. Thanks for the chance to win it. I love those fabric covered balls - so colorful! Thanks again....happy summer!

Thanks for the opportunity to win Vanessa's book. I am currently working on her Houndstooth baby Quilt. It is going to be darling! My favorite summer beverage is Cherry-Limeaide lo cal drink. (The Wal-Mart Brand) I get the single serving pack and have one a day. It's my treat!

I'd love this book. Vanessa's cover bag was featured on Purse Palooza just the other day, and now you have shown us that great ball project. I can do either while my sun tea is steeping outside with a long sprig of mint, waiting for the lemon juice and simple syrup. I am thirsting.

This book looks like it is full of fun activities - my apartment could sure use some pop of colour, those balls would be a great place to start. My favourite summertime beverage is a classic vanilla milkshake - of course made with homemade ice cream! I would be lying if I said that a milkshake or two didn't replace a meal at least twice a summer!

I´d like to make some of the shown projects! My favourite summer drink is homemade elderblossom lemonade...and 'Hugo', a cocktail with spritzer, elderblossom syrup and fresh mint. ;-)ardreysend(at)hotmail.com

I would love to win that book. It looks amazing. My favourite summertime drink has changed recently. I would have said water, but since I was introduced to the wonders of the Mojito I'm a convert. Even in mid-winter it is summer in a glass!

Not to sound like I am kissing up but right now my fave summer drink is the rhubarb iced tea you put us onto...its delish...if its not that then I guess its gin and tonic or rum and coke...gee that makes me sound like a lush!

Looks like a wonderful book. My favorite summertime beverage is "Sun Tea" brewed on the front porch. Fill a gallon jar with water, throw in a handful of loose tea leaves and little honey and whatever spices you like. Let it sit in the sun for a few hours, strain, add ice and enjoy.

I like the projects you highlighted from the book. And I think my granddaughter needs that dress, lol. My favorite summer drink is a Raspberry Lime Rickey. I don't know if this is just a New England drink, but it is soda water with lime and raspberry, yum!

I love all the projects that I've seen from this book! I would love to have the book to try them for myself :) My favorite summer drink would have to be a pina colada... yum! my email is jacy468 at aim dot com

Don't put me in the drawing...I already have the book. Those are great balls. Yeah, low-temp glue guns. I burned myself so bad once on a high temp one, I got a huge blister. It was the last time I used one. I like the low temp ones better. And they set up faster.